The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) was recently awarded a patent for Nocturne, a blueberry cultivar developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the Genetic Improvement of Fruits and … Continue Reading →
Purdue University researchers have pinpointed the gene that controls whether soybean seed coats are hard or permeable. IFT Daily News
McCormick & Co. has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of One World Foods, a privately held company located in Austin, Texas, that sells Stubb’s barbecue sauces. … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, Ferrero International—the Italian firm behind Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Nutella spread—has agreed to buy British chocolate retailer Thorntons for $ 178 million. IFT Daily News
A study published in the BMJ journal Heart shows that consuming chocolate every day may decrease the odds of dying from cardiovascular disease. IFT Daily News
Frutarom Industries, a manufacturer of flavors and specialty fine ingredients, has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the Australian company Taura Natural Ingredients Holding for approximately $ 70 … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance to help food manufacturers provide adequate data to support exemptions from the labeling requirements for ingredients derived from major … Continue Reading →
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFA) may be linked to worsened memory function in men 45 years old and younger. … Continue Reading →
DDW “The Color House” has announced the promotion of Elaine Gravatte to president and chief operating officer as well as her election to the DDW board of directors. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Hormel Foods has announced leadership changes as a result of its definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms. IFT Daily News
